[CH] Long winded newbie

john harkness (jharkness@mminternet.com)
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 12:07:06 -0700 

	Hi, I've only been on the list for a month or so and although at 37 I've
enjoyed a lot of hot foods in my life, I'm not as rarified as some of you
fire-breathers out there.  And yes, I admit it, I love Tabasco in all it's
forms.

	Just a couple of things, first did any of you catch Extreme Cuisine a few
weeks ago when they had a place called "chili My Soul" featured.  It is in
Encino, CA about 75 mi. from where I live here in Lancaster (The Desert, and
I was wondering if anyone had been there and did they like it?  Here's the
link to their site: (no affiliation) http://www.chilimysoul.com/ .

	Also, I planted my first pepper plant in March (Habanero) and got a lot of
flowers but only one fruit.  All the others dropped.  Is it too hot out here
(100+ almost every day) or should I try pollinating with a brush?  Can I
pollinate with just one plant?

	Lastly I submit this recipe.  It may have already been posted, but if it
has it is worth a repost.  I made these today using some Orange Habaņeros
that I got at the market ($6 lb.!) and boy are they good.  Had to cook for
14 min. and my temp. is correct in my oven as I use a thermometer.  Is this
type of pepper/butter infusion common?  I'm going to use it to make some of
my Super-Fudgy Brownies for Cook's Illustrated next.

Thanks,
John

Soft-Centered Scotch-Bonnet Chocolate Cake

YIELD: 10 TO 12 SERVINGS

Ingredients:
9 ounces unsalted butter, melted
4 scotch-bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Method:
Infuse the butter with the peppers for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on desired
heat level. Strain peppers and pour butter into chocolate. In another bowl,
beat eggs, yolks and sugar until pale yellow; stir in vanilla. Pour
chocolate mixture into egg mixture; fold in flour and salt.
Pour batter into 10 to 12 buttered muffin tins. Bake at 375°F for 12
minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before inverting.